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Nap / Rest Workshops

An invitation...

You deserve rest.

You deserve care.

You deserve space to simply exist, without expectation.

Rest as a Pathway to Healing

Black women carry a unique and often invisible weight shaped by systemic inequities, generational trauma, and the ongoing demands of navigating daily life in a world that rarely makes space for rest.

Our Community Nap/Rest Workshops are designed to gently interrupt that cycle.

These workshops offer a dedicated, restorative space where rest is not earned, it is honored.

Space to Slow Down and Restore

Each healing circle is intentionally created to support Black women in stepping out of survival mode and into a space of care, reflection, and renewal. This is a space where you are not defined by productivity, expectations, or roles you carry for others. Instead, you are invited to simply be- to rest, to breathe, and to reconnect with yourself.

If you're interested in learning more, we invite you to complete our interest form.

We will reach out to you soon.

WORKSHOP INTEREST FORM

Our Approach

Led by Keyonia Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting the Black community, these workshops are grounded in:

Afrocentric philosophy and culturally rooted healing practices
A person-centered and holisitc approach
The “Rest Is Resistance” framework developed by Tricia Hersey
The foundational teachings of bell hooks and Audre Lorde

Together, these elements create a holistic and deeply affirming experience centered on humanity, dignity, and restoration.

What to Expect

Sessions may include:

Guided rest and restorative practices
Breathwork and gentle movement
Meditation and grounding exercises
Conversations around stress, trauma, and healing
Nourishment through foods that support wellness
Connection within a supportive community
Why Rest Matters

Chronic stress, especially when compounded by systemic, historical, and generational trauma, can have lasting impacts on mental, emotional, and physical health.

Simply Nap Without Expectation

These workshops are designed to:

Reduce stress and support nervous system regulation
Reframe rest as a necessary and powerful form of self-preservation
Challenge cultural narratives that glorify exhaustion
Support sustainable, daily wellness practices

Program Structure

Small group setting (up to 10 participants per cohort)
Facilitated by experienced practitioners holding intentional, supportive space
Pre- and post-session reflections to support growth and integration
Community-Centered Healing

This program is made possible through grant funding, allowing participants to attend at no cost. We are proud to collaborate with Black-owned businesses to expand the healing experience, offering access to services such as massage therapy, somatic practices, and other culturally rooted modalities.

This work not only supports individual healing, but also reinvests in the broader community.

If you're interested in learning more, we invite you to complete the form below.

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Nap / Rest Workshops

An invitation...

You deserve rest.

You deserve care.

You deserve space to simply exist, without expectation.

Rest as a Pathway to Healing

Black women carry a unique and often invisible weight shaped by systemic inequities, generational trauma, and the ongoing demands of navigating daily life in a world that rarely makes space for rest.

Our Community Nap/Rest Workshops are designed to gently interrupt that cycle.

These workshops offer a dedicated, restorative space where rest is not earned, it is honored.

Space to Slow Down and Restore

If you're interested in learning more, we invite you to complete our interest form.

We will reach out to you soon.

Our Approach

If you're interested in learning more, we invite you to complete the form below.

We will reach out to you soon.

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Healing Black Souls

Portland, Oregon

97218